Describes the development and success of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' (North Carolina) electronic data processing program, part of the business education curriculum. Discussion covers survey results from businesses and the community, funding and costs, and the possible areas for future curriculum development. (SH)

Describes a successful laboratory program in reprographics (involving two one-unit courses) which allows unlimited enrollment, individualized instruction when needed, and an opportunity to develop desirable work habits and traits for an office employee. Precautions to consider before accepting or developing such a program are offered. (HD)

A project was conducted to develop an instructional model for a course in basic marketing. Topics for the course were identified, a literature review was performed, and a strategy was developed. It was concluded that such a model would improve methods of teaching and curricular design. (CT)

Because of free enterprise projects developed by high school students, the students are more aware of the American economic system. They learned to work together to achieve goals and to solve problems by decision making. They also became better consumers and citizens. (CT)

Describes the movement of adult education courses in St. Louis, Missouri, from school to company locations and some of the problems encountered. Increased supervisory activities included determining training needs, recruiting enrollees, developing materials and programs, coordinating publicity, providing course guides and personnel as needed, and…